right-of-center

[rahyt-uhv-sen-ter]

adjective

1. holding conservative views in politics; right-wing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of right-of-center¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Earlier this month, Paramount acquired the Free Press, a right-of-center news site, for $150 million and made its founder, the polemicist Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS’s news operations.

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The “Stop Sacramento’s Power Grab” committee that Patterson leads plans on focusing on conservative and right-of-center voters, and will be well funded, she said.

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Merit Street carries “Dr. Phil Primetime,” in which the host delivers right-of-center political commentary as well as guest interviews.

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All that has made the fast-food minimum a favorite target for employers, their lobbyists and some right-of-center economic commentators.

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Wade, plus the national pro-Trump group Turning Point USA and a constellation of right-of-center advocacy groups.

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